Get ready to dance and sing along with the sensational family music band, Hot Peas 'n Butter, led by the dynamic Danny Lapidus! This award-winning group captivates thousands of young fans across the country each year with their lively, interactive roots music that spans the globe.
With a whopping eight award-winning albums under their belt and over 2.1 million views on their catchy music videos for Sesame Street and Nickelodeon, Hot Peas 'n Butter is a hit wherever they perform, making new friends and spreading joy at every turn!
Celebrated for their “hot and mellow multicultural groove” by The Los Angeles Times, this vibrant band serves up a delightful mix of traditional Latin tunes, Afro-Caribbean beats, Jazz, Bluegrass, Country, and Rock. Their music gets fans of all ages on their feet, proving that “this serving is the kind that will please musical appetites,” as noted by The New York Times.
So grab your dancing shoes and join the fun with Hot Peas 'n Butter—where every performance is a colorful celebration of music and culture that leaves everyone smiling!
Hot Peas and Butter’s hot show in Laredo, Texas had over 12,000 kids on their feet dancing and singing. The show’s success is still being talked about today at the schools! - Mary Capello, C.E.O, TMC / Laredo Entertainment Center
"Hot Peas n' Butter hit all the right notes in Lufkin! The show attracted a diverse audience and they loved every song they sang. We had people on their feet, singing, clapping and dancing most of the show. It was a great experience!" - Jennifer Allen, Executive Director / Angelina Arts Alliance
Hot Peas and Butter have a knack for getting kids moving! These guys serve up a diverse show with interactive and multicultural themes that not only make their show educational, they make it fun. It’s a show that encompasses a truly unique and inspiring day out with the family!
— Michele Rizzo, Director of Talent Buying, YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts
"Hot Peas 'N Butter have been delighting audiences for several years now as a part of our kids music series at The Jewish Museum. Their unique and eclectic sound appeals to all ages with its wonderful multi-cultural flavor. Not only are they talented musicians, they clearly know how to move an audience with their contagious rhythms! Families get inspired every time to dance and groove during their fantastic and lively shows. They have sung everything from a Hanukkah song in Spanish to a great Puerto Rican folk tune. Hot Peas offers something quite special and original amongst all the kids bands out there." - Rachel Katz, Senior Manager of Family Programs, The Jewish Museum
"Hot Peas N Butter put together a joyful, colorful, and thrilling performance at Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Ghouls and Gourds event. Families were caught up into the excitement and began singing and clapping along with the music after just a few choruses." - Anita Jacobs, Director of Public Programs, Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Your spirited and enthusiastic performance was a hit with our family audiences. The children were very excited to be on stage and the parents loved watching their kids having so much fun. We were very honored to have you with us. - Mona Z. Smith, Manager of Adult Programs, Brooklyn Museum of Art
“Packed with energy, this family-friendly recording features a clear, full sound of rousing, folksy songs with environmental messages.” - American Library Association Notable Recordings of 2019 (http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/notalists/ncr)
“I want to teach my children to love, to cooperate, to forge connections with each other and with nature. I find all of that in the lyrics of this album and I’m sure you will too.” - Cherry Blossoms/The Blog (https://www.cherryblossomstheblog.com/2018/07/back-to-the-land.html)
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
PUBLIC AUDIENCE: All ages
SCHOOL AUDIENCE: Pre-K – 2nd Grade (Ages 2 – 7)
Hot Peas 'N Butter's song "Different Spokes for Different Folks" - promoting bicycle safety - was commissioned by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for their “Trike-a-Thon” program. Since its inception, the St. Jude “Trike-a-Thon” has raised over $90 million dollars, and $45 million of that since Hot Peas ‘N Butter have become their music and video partners.
Hot Peas 'N Butter albums have earned Eight Parent's Choice Awards.